Wine fermentation tanks, Te Kauwhata

The tanks were used for the production of experimental wine on a commercial scale.

In 1897 the Department of Agriculture began planting grapes: syrah, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and riesling, at its experimental farm at Te Kauwhata, Waikato (originally called the Waerenga Experimental Farm). The vines grew well and a small winery and viticulture research station were established in 1901. Research continued until well into the 1980s.Size of original10.5 x 16 cmCreatorRuakura photographerLocation[1] ColourB&WLanguageN/A